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One size fits all? | Moving advice on choosing the best truck size

So within your moving checklist, you’ve followed all the moving advice you can handle, and you’ve arrived at thepoint of deciding which method of transportation for your belongings you should settle for. It is clear that the biggertruck, the more costly it will be. That being said, it is time to decide which moving truck size is right for you? Youshould ask yourselves the following questions so to avoid unnecessary costs.

How much are you planning to bring to your new home?

Inspect every room in your current home and make a list of all your furniture and belongings that you wish to bringwith you. Within your list you can include your bed frames, dining tables, dressers and etc. As the bigger items mightnot be able to fit in a cardboard box or are hard to disassemble, make sure to take note of them.

Most moving truck websites have a guide on how to gather your things, pack properly or choosing which movingtruck size is right for you. There are also “Moving Calculators”, such as 123Movers, that can determine the weightand cubic feet of your items. Depending on those factors will determine what the proper vehicle size is right for you.

What is the best moving truck size by the number of rooms?

To give you a general idea, the following is a list of truck sizes that are proportionate to the number of rooms withinyour house. Note that this is only an estimate and you can opt for more space.

A 26′ Truck can fit 4 or more bedrooms

A 24′ Truck can fit 3 to 4 bedrooms

A 17′ Truck can fit 2 to 3 bedrooms

A 14′ Truck can fit 1 to 2 bedrooms

A 10′ Truck can fit items within a studio or small apartment

What is the best moving truck size by cubic feet?

If you don’t want to categorize your moving truck capacity by the number of rooms your home contains, then find out

the dimensions of the trucks by cubic feet. Calculate the measurement of your boxes and larger furniture items fromyour moving list. Consult the moving company or a moving calculator to determine if everything can fit in one ride.Finally, evaluate whether you need a truck that fits all of your items properly or whether you need a bigger truck formore protection.

Other tips

In addition to these tips, adding insurance to your belongings and rental vehicles will make sure you have a safetycushion in the event of an accident. Key factors such as number of return trips, gas consumption and rental rateshould be considered. If you are still doubtful in your choice of moving truck size, it doesn’t hurt to opt for a largeroption.

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Happy Moving!